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Matti Rantanen

b. 1952

Finnish accordionist and university teacher

Musician University teacher Accordionist
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About Matti Rantanen

Born 1952. Matti Rantanen is a Finnish musician, university teacher and accordionist.

Matti Juhani Rantanen (born February 20, 1952) is a Finnish accordionist.

Rantanen won the Finnish Youth Accordion Championship four successive times from 1964 to 1967, national championship in 1968, the Scandinavian championship in 1969 and 1970, and was third in the world championship in 1970.

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Important facts

Born
20 February 1952, Helsinki
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Musician, university teacher, accordionist
Nationality
Finland
Employers
Sibelius Academy
Awards
Knight of the Order of the Lion of Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matti Rantanen?

Finnish accordionist and university teacher

When was Matti Rantanen born?

Matti Rantanen was born on 20 February 1952 in Helsinki.

What is Matti Rantanen's occupation?

Matti Rantanen is a musician, university teacher and accordionist.

What nationality is Matti Rantanen?

Matti Rantanen is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matti Rantanen

· Wikidata: Q1910640

· DBpedia: Matti Rantanen (accordionist)

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